Biocalculus: Calculus for Life Sciences

Biocalculus: Calculus for Life Sciences, 1, 2015 is a comprehensive biology reference published by Cengage. Description by James Stewart, Troy Day The chief goal in this textbook is to show students how calculus relates to biology, with a style that maintains rigor without being overly formal.

Key Features

- by James Stewart, Troy Day
- The chief goal in this textbook is to show students how calculus relates to biology, with a style that maintains rigor without being overly formal
- The text motivates and illustrates the topics of calculus with examples drawn from many areas of biology, including genetics, biomechanics, medicine, pharmacology, physiology,…
- Particular attention has been paid to ensuring that all applications of the mathematics are genuine, and references to the primary biological literature for many of these has been…
- Although the focus is on the interface between mathematics and the life sciences, the logical structure of the book is motivated by the mathematical material
- Students will come away from a course based on this book with a sound knowledge of mathematics and an understanding of the importance of mathematical arguments
- Equally important, they will also come away with a clear understanding of how these mathematical concepts and techniques are central in the life sciences

Product Details

Publisher: Cengage
Edition: 1
Published Year: 2015
Format: Publisher PDF
File Size: 100 MB
ISBN: 9781133109631